Careers
Malika Baker Excels in Jayhawk Community
Deciding where to attend law school was an easy choice for Malika Baker. After earning her undergraduate degree at the University of Kansas, she decided to continue her education at KU because of the Jayhawk community.“I ran cross country and track and field at KU as an undergraduate student, and I…
James Hampton Strives for Equality
James Hampton plans to build a career out of helping others.Hampton is spending his summer as a Legal Fellow at the Human Rights Campaign, a LGBTQ civil rights advocacy group and political lobbying organization in Washington D.C.Hampton, a third-year KU Law student and Wichita native, said the…
Omar Husain Cultivates Legal Relationships
Omar Husain is pictured with Judge Paul Gurney and Arleen Schuman, Judge Paul Gurney’s Administrative Assistant.To say that Omar Husain is “busy” is an understatement.We Husain is a KU Law Student Ambassador,, vice president of the Student Intellectual Property Law Association, secretary of…
From Covering Trials to Trying Cases
Reinvention the right move for journalist-turned-law studentJust a couple of months away from graduation and a few weeks out from my 28th birthday, I thought recently about where my pre-law school self would have envisioned me at this time in my life. I probably would have hoped that I’d be a news…
Health is Wealth
Humans are complex beings. The evolutionary marvel that is the human brain is both our species’ greatest strength and weakness. It allows us, as lawyers and future lawyers, to understand, communicate and untangle intricate legal issues. On the other hand, it houses a complex web of emotions,…
Falling Into Place
Unexpected 6th Semester in D.C. experience perfectly caps student's law school journeyI never meant to spend my last semester of law school living and working in Washington, D.C. — seeing Abe Lincoln whenever I wanted to and doing the work I came to law school to do. In fact, throughout my entire…
For the Children
Katie Gilman being sworn in as a CASA volunteer during her 1L year at KU Law. Future prosecutor goes above and beyond for young clientsKatie Gilman has a passion for helping children.Although she wasn’t sure where her law degree would lead her when she arrived at Green Hall three years ago, she…
Three Chief Judges
Alumnae, friends rise to lead respective courtsFirst, they were KU Law students, then they were Assistant United States Attorneys, then they were judges. Today, some 28 years after they first started working together as litigators for the Department of Justice, they are all now chief judges of…
Internationally Focused
As finalist in prestigious federal leadership program, KU Law grad accepts international trade appointmentA recent University of Kansas School of Law graduate has been named a finalist in one of the nation’s most competitive fellowship programs.Josh DeMoss, L’17, earned the designation of 2018…
Alumna Joins KU Law Development Team
A 2013 KU Law graduate and former trial attorney has joined the law school’s fundraising team at KU Endowment. Lauren Luhrs started in late May as the school’s new director of development. She works with Malcolm Jackson, associate director of development, to build relationships with donors across…